General Traffic Directorate: Transactions Completed in Record Time Amid Major Infrastructure Challenges Due to Vehicle Inflation
The General Traffic Directorate confirmed that formal traffic transactions are processed smoothly and within a record timeframe not exceeding half an hour. The Directorate acknowledged growing challenges resulting from the massive surge in the number of vehicles, which has surpassed the seven million mark, placing severe pressure on road infrastructure nationwide. Official statistics highlighted the recent registration of thousands of new vehicles and motorcycles, while specialized committees have been formed to address accident blackspots. Data indicated a noticeable decline in mobile phone usage while driving, maintaining that excessive speeding remains the primary cause of accidents. In a related context, relevant authorities at the Ministry of Interior announced the continuation of the traffic camera and radar project without any setbacks, shedding light on the concentration of accidents on certain strategic roads linking the central and southern provinces.